CBS weighs future of Tony Romo amid OWI arrest and contract dispute

CBS weighs future of Tony Romo amid OWI arrest and contract dispute

Sports media analyst Andrew Marchand said on August 3 that CBS is evaluating its options regarding analyst Tony Romo following his July 23 operating-while-intoxicated arrest in Milwaukee. Milwaukee County authorities said Romo was booked on a single count of OWI after failing field-sobriety tests and refusing a breath test during a traffic stop on Interstate 43, with a court appearance scheduled for September 21. CBS announced his indefinite leave, promoted former defensive end J.

J.  Watt to the lead NFL broadcast team, and indicated it may invoke a morals clause to terminate Romo’s $72 million contract. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed confidence that Romo will address the incident, while Fox Sports host Colin Cowherd suggested the network’s distancing may stem from lingering resentment over the lucrative deal.

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August 03, 2026
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CBS evaluates options for Tony Romo amid legal issues and contract concerns
CBS evaluates options for Tony Romo amid legal issues and contract concerns

awfulannouncing.com • 03 Aug 23:03

Sports media analyst Andrew Marchand says CBS may seek to end its partnership with former quarterback-turned-broadcaster Tony Romo, citing the network's desire to move beyond his contract and recent legal troubles.

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CBS Places Tony Romo on Indefinite Leave and Reassigns J.J. Watt to Lead Broadcast Team
CBS Places Tony Romo on Indefinite Leave and Reassigns J.J. Watt to Lead Broadcast Team

Sports Illustrated • 03 Aug 17:53

CBS announced that analyst Tony Romo will be on indefinite leave following his recent DUI arrest, while J.J. Watt will join Jim Nantz as the network's top NFL broadcast team. The network has not confirmed Romo's future role.

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CBS executives reportedly distanced themselves from Tony Romo after his OWI arrest, according to Colin Cowherd
CBS executives reportedly distanced themselves from Tony Romo after his OWI arrest, according to Colin Cowherd

nypost.com • 03 Aug 12:59

Fox Sports host Colin Cowherd suggested that CBS's lack of immediate support for Tony Romo following his recent OWI arrest may stem from lingering resentment over his lucrative contract.

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August 02, 2026
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Cowboys owner says former quarterback Tony Romo will address Wisconsin OWI arrest
Cowboys owner says former quarterback Tony Romo will address Wisconsin OWI arrest

foxnews.com • 02 Aug 20:56

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed confidence that former quarterback Tony Romo will work through his recent operating while intoxicated arrest, while CBS Sports placed the analyst on leave.

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Jerry Jones backs Tony Romo after OWI arrest, says he will overcome setback
Jerry Jones backs Tony Romo after OWI arrest, says he will overcome setback

New York Post • 02 Aug 19:34

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed continued support for former quarterback Tony Romo following his arrest on suspicion of operating while intoxicated, while CBS has placed Romo on leave.

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August 01, 2026
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CBS places Tony Romo on leave amid contract dispute
CBS places Tony Romo on leave amid contract dispute

NBC Sports • 01 Aug 14:27

CBS has put analyst Tony Romo on indefinite leave and may seek to terminate his $72 million contract using a morals clause, prompting expectations of a legal showdown.

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CBS broadcaster Tony Romo placed on indefinite leave after OWI arrest
CBS broadcaster Tony Romo placed on indefinite leave after OWI arrest

New York Post • 01 Aug 12:30

CBS Sports announced that analyst Tony Romo is on leave pending a court appearance following an operating-while-intoxicated arrest in Wisconsin, raising questions about his role on the network’s lead NFL broadcast.

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July 31, 2026
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Colin Cowherd suggests CBS executives may have resented Tony Romo after costly contract
Colin Cowherd suggests CBS executives may have resented Tony Romo after costly contract

Yahoo Sports • 31 Jul 22:00

On a podcast, FS1 host Colin Cowherd said CBS’s relationship with analyst Tony Romo may have soured after the network signed him to a ten-year, $180 million deal, and noted Romo’s recent leave following an arrest.

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CBS Sports puts Tony Romo on indefinite leave after OWI arrest, JJ Watt to fill booth
CBS Sports puts Tony Romo on indefinite leave after OWI arrest, JJ Watt to fill booth

Yahoo Sports Canada • 31 Jul 19:26

CBS Sports announced that analyst Tony Romo will be on leave until further notice following his July 23 arrest for suspected operating while intoxicated, and former NFL player JJ Watt will replace him in broadcasts.

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CBS Places Tony Romo on Leave After DUI Arrest, Promotes J.J. Watt to Lead NFL Booth
CBS Places Tony Romo on Leave After DUI Arrest, Promotes J.J. Watt to Lead NFL Booth

The New York Times • 31 Jul 19:18

Tony Romo has been put on leave by CBS Sports following a DUI arrest, and former NFL star J.J. Watt will join Jim Nantz in the network's primary NFL broadcast team.

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CBS Sports places Tony Romo on leave after Wisconsin DUI arrest
CBS Sports places Tony Romo on leave after Wisconsin DUI arrest

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 31 Jul 18:03

CBS Sports announced that analyst Tony Romo is on leave pending a court appearance following his arrest on suspicion of operating while under the influence in Milwaukee.

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CBS puts Tony Romo on indefinite leave following OWI arrest
CBS puts Tony Romo on indefinite leave following OWI arrest

NBC Sports • 31 Jul 15:28

CBS announced that former NFL quarterback Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his analyst role pending further notice after his recent arrest in Wisconsin.

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July 29, 2026
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Tony Romo cited for open container after Wisconsin DUI stop
Tony Romo cited for open container after Wisconsin DUI stop

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 29 Jul 23:41

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo received an open-container citation and three other citations following a July 23 traffic stop in Milwaukee, where he was detained on suspicion of operating while under the influence.

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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo cited for open container after OWI arrest in Wisconsin
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo cited for open container after OWI arrest in Wisconsin

Fox News • 29 Jul 22:15

Tony Romo was issued three citations, including one for possessing an open alcoholic beverage, following an operating while intoxicated arrest in Wisconsin. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 21.

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Tony Romo cited for open container and DUI offenses after Milwaukee traffic stop
Tony Romo cited for open container and DUI offenses after Milwaukee traffic stop

NBC Sports • 29 Jul 19:00

Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo was cited for possession of an open container, operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing and refusal to take a breath test following a traffic stop in Milwaukee.

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Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo arrested for alleged OWI in Wisconsin
Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo arrested for alleged OWI in Wisconsin

Fox News • 29 Jul 14:19

Tony Romo was detained after a traffic stop near Milwaukee and charged with operating while intoxicated; he later faced field-sobriety tests and was released pending a court appearance.

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Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo arrested for operating while intoxicated in Wisconsin
Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo arrested for operating while intoxicated in Wisconsin

Fox News • 29 Jul 02:33

Body-camera footage released by Fox News shows former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo questioning police and refusing a breath test after being stopped for alleged intoxicated driving on July 23.

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Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI after Milwaukee traffic stop
Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI after Milwaukee traffic stop

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth • 29 Jul 02:31

Tony Romo was booked on a single count of operating while intoxicated after a July 23 traffic stop in Milwaukee; body-camera footage shows the encounter and his refusal to submit to a breath test.

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Bodycam footage shows former NFL quarterback Tony Romo's DUI arrest
Bodycam footage shows former NFL quarterback Tony Romo's DUI arrest

NBC Sports • 29 Jul 01:58

Body-camera video released by a media outlet captures former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's traffic stop, field-sobriety test and subsequent arrest on a highway bridge.

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July 28, 2026
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CBS analyst Tony Romo expected to remain with network after recent OWI arrest
CBS analyst Tony Romo expected to remain with network after recent OWI arrest

NBC Sports • 28 Jul 19:36

Tony Romo, arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated, is likely to stay at CBS but may keep a low profile in the short term.

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CBS says Tony Romo will remain analyst after Wisconsin OWI arrest
CBS says Tony Romo will remain analyst after Wisconsin OWI arrest

New York Post • 28 Jul 16:02

Tony Romo was arrested for operating while intoxicated in Wisconsin; CBS announced he will keep his analyst role but may limit public appearances while the case proceeds.

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Tony Romo cited for refusing breath test after Milwaukee OWI arrest
Tony Romo cited for refusing breath test after Milwaukee OWI arrest

NBC Sports • 28 Jul 01:28

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS analyst Tony Romo received a citation for refusing a breath test following his arrest on suspicion of operating while intoxicated in Milwaukee.

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July 27, 2026
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Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo cited for refusing intoxication test after OWI arrest
Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo cited for refusing intoxication test after OWI arrest

New York Post • 27 Jul 18:18

Tony Romo was cited for refusing an intoxication test following a July 23 arrest for operating while intoxicated in Milwaukee County, with a court date set for September 21.

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July 26, 2026
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Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo withdraws from Texas State Open after OWI arrest
Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo withdraws from Texas State Open after OWI arrest

NBC Sports • 26 Jul 20:24

Tony Romo has withdrawn from the Texas State Open following his arrest in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated; he is scheduled to appear in court on September 21.

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July 25, 2026
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Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo arrested for alleged OWI after Wisconsin amateur golf event
Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo arrested for alleged OWI after Wisconsin amateur golf event

Fox News • 25 Jul 16:56

Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated after finishing the Wisconsin Amateur Championship with a 35-over-par score.

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Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI after Wisconsin golf tournament
Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI after Wisconsin golf tournament

NBC Sports • 25 Jul 12:37

Tony Romo was detained on an operating while intoxicated charge in Milwaukee on Thursday, hours after competing in the Wisconsin Amateur Championship.

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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo arrested for OWI in Milwaukee
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo arrested for OWI in Milwaukee

FOX6 News Milwaukee • 25 Jul 01:52

Tony Romo was arrested for operating while intoxicated on July 23 in Milwaukee and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 21.

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July 24, 2026
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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo arrested for suspected impaired driving in Milwaukee
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo arrested for suspected impaired driving in Milwaukee

NBC News • 24 Jul 22:22

CBS analyst and ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was booked on a charge of operating while intoxicated after a traffic stop in Milwaukee, and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 21.

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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo arrested for alleged OWI in Wisconsin
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo arrested for alleged OWI in Wisconsin

USA Today • 24 Jul 21:47

Tony Romo was booked on July 23 in Milwaukee County on a charge of operating while under the influence and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 21.

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CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of DUI in Wisconsin
CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of DUI in Wisconsin

The Guardian • 24 Jul 19:28

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS analyst Tony Romo was detained after failing field-sobriety tests during a traffic stop in Milwaukee County and released pending a court date in September.

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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI in Milwaukee
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI in Milwaukee

WISN • 24 Jul 19:02

Tony Romo was detained by Milwaukee County authorities on suspicion of operating while under the influence and released after being cited, with a court date set for September 21.

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